Investigation launched into containership fire after collision

Bernhard Schulte Ship Management, managers of the 8 700-TEU San Felipe, which was involved in an accident with another vessel in Port Kelang, Malaysia earlier this week, says a full investigation has been launched into the incident.



The ship management company revealed that at approximately 8pm Malaysian time on Tuesday evening, its container vessel ‘San Felipe’ came into contact with the container vessel ‘Al Riffa’, which was moored alongside the terminal.



The contact resulted in a fire in a container stack on the forward sections of both vessels. By Wednesday the fire had been controlled on board the ‘San Felipe’, which was moved to a safe anchorage to assess the damage.



The statement said: “There are no injuries to crew as a result of the incident. Tugs are standing by for further assistance, if necessary. The exact cause of the incident is still unknown. A full investigation is ongoing.”